Running backs always have been important for fantasy football players, but as the position has evolved, they’ve become even more critical for your lineup.

Seemingly all of today’s top backs are dual threats, which often translates into a boatload of points for your fantasy team. So, upon your league’s draft, you’d be wise to corral at least a handful of RBs who could wind up being difference-makers.

Here are our rankings of the top 30 running backs for the upcoming fantasy football season.

1. Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams (Bye Week: 12)2017 stats: 279 carries, 1,305 yards, 13 touchdowns — 64 catches, 788 yards, 6 touchdowns
Do we even need to sell you on Gurley? The Rams star finished second in MVP voting last season and very well could be the No. 1 overall pick in most fantasy drafts.

2. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys (Bye Week: 8)2017 stats: 242 carries, 983 yards, 7 touchdowns — 26 catches, 269 yards, 2 touchdowns
The upcoming campaign will be a redemption season for Elliott, who was suspended for six games in 2017. Expect Zeke to be hungry as ever, and given the Cowboys’ weak receiving corps, he should receive plenty of looks on a week-to-week basis.

3. Le’Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers (Bye Week: 7)*2017 stats: 321 carries, 1,291 yards, 9 touchdowns — 85 catches, 655 yards, 2 touchdowns
One could make the argument that Bell is the best two-way running back in the league. With a monster payday awaiting the 26-year-old next offseason, Bell will be vying for a career season.

*UPDATE: It appears Bell’s holdout could cause him to miss the Steelers’ season opener. Draft at your own peril.

5. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints (Bye Week: 6)2017 stats: 120 carries, 728 yards, 8 touchdowns — 81 catches, 826 yards, 5 touchdowns
Kamara came out of nowhere in the 2017 season, but he quickly made a name for himself. Expect the second-year back to be the focal point of the Saints’ offense in 2018, especially with Mark Ingram Jr. suspended the first four games.

8. Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs (Bye Week: 12)2017 stats: 272 carries, 1,327 yards, 8 touchdowns — 53 catches, 455 yards, 3 touchdowns
It’s doubtful anyone predicted Hunt to lead the league in rushing last season. With Patrick Mahomes entering his first season as the starter under center, Hunt should be a workhorse.

9. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants (Bye Week: 9)2017 stats (College): 217 carries, 1,271 yards, 18 touchdowns — 54 catches, 632 yards, 3 touchdowns
The Giants have been searching for their next franchise back since Tiki Barber left town. Barkley has all the makings to fill the void with his impressive combination of strength and skill.

11. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers (Bye Week: 4)2017 stats: 117 carries, 435 yards, 2 touchdowns — 80 catches, 651 yards, 5 touchdowns
It’s almost unfair to label McCaffrey as a running back. The second-year pro is far more dangerous as a pass catcher, which we should see plenty of in the upcoming season.

12. Alex Collins, Baltimore Ravens (Bye Week: 10)2017 stats: 212 carries, 973 yards, 6 touchdowns — 23 catches, 187 yards, 0 touchdowns
Collins really came into his own near the halfway point of the 2017 season. Now the clear-cut starter, the Ravens should turn to him plenty, especially in the red zone.

17. Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals (Bye Week: 9)2017 stats: 178 carries, 626 yards, 4 touchdowns — 30 catches, 287 yards, 0 touchdowns
Mixon longed for touches last season, and he finally started to get them toward the end of the campaign. Now that Jeremy Hill has left town, expect the second-year back to have his coming-out party in 2018.

18. Kenyan Drake, Miami Dolphins (Bye Week: 11)2017 stats: 133 carries, 644 yards, 3 touchdowns — 32 catches, 239 yards, 1 touchdown
Drake was one of the best running backs in the league the last five weeks of the 2017 season. Look for him to continue to produce similar numbers now that he’s the Dolphins’ starter.

21. Lamar Miller, Houston Texans (Bye Week: 10)2017 stats: 238 yards, 888 yards, 3 touchdowns — 36 catches, 327 yards, 3 touchdowns
Arguably Miller’s most valuable asset is his durability. He’s played a full 16-game slate in four of his six NFL seasons. Being able to depend on a consistent point-producer is invaluable in fantasy football.

22. Sony Michel, New England Patriots (Bye Week: 11)2017 stats (College): 156 carries, 1,227 yards, 16 touchdowns — 9 catches, 96 yards, 1 touchdown
It had been 12 years since the Patriots invested a first-round pick in a running back. New England has a loaded backfield, and a knee injury has prevented Michel from playing in the preseason. But once he gets healthy, his ceiling and versatility should separate him from the bunch.

24. Tarik Cohen, Chicago Bears (Bye Week: 5)2017 stats: 87 carries, 370 yards, 2 touchdowns — 53 catches, 353 yards, 1 touchdown
Cohen is one of the most dangerous players in the league with the ball in his hands in open space. Under the direction of new coach Matt Nagy, the speedster could have a breakout year.

25. Tevin Coleman, Atlanta Falcons (Bye Week: 8)2017 stats: 156 carries, 628 yards, 5 touchdowns — 27 catches, 299 yards, 3 touchdowns
Freeman likely will get more touches than Coleman, but the fourth-year back seems to always make the most of his opportunities. Atlanta loves to turn to Coleman in the red zone, too.

27. Jay Ajayi, Philadelphia Eagles (Bye Week: 9)
2017 stats: 208 carries, 873 yards, 1 touchdown — 14 catches, 67 yards, 0 touchdowns
Ajayi is set to be the feature downhill runner for the defending champions now that LeGarrette Blount has moved on. After being traded from the Dolphins in late October last year, a full preseason with the Eagles should immensely benefit Ajayi.

28. Royce Freeman, Denver Broncos (Bye Week: 10)2017 stats (College): 244 carries, 1,475 yards, 16 touchdowns — 14 catches, 164 yards, 0 touchdowns
With C.J. Anderson now on the Panthers, it will be a battle between Freeman and Devontae Booker for the Broncos’ starting running back job. Given his size and speed, our money is on Freeman.

29. Marshawn Lynch, Oakland Raiders (Bye Week: 7)2017 stats: 207 carries, 891 yards, 7 touchdowns — 20 catches, 151 yards, 0 touchdowns
Lynch had a respectable debut season in Oakland, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as the Raiders’ lead back. He should see consistent touches under new head coach Jon Gruden and is a solid high-floor option for the middle rounds.

30. Dion Lewis, Tennessee Titans (Bye Week: 8)2017 stats: 180 carries, 896 yards, 6 touchdowns — 32 catches, 214 yards, 3 touchdowns
Lewis’ production may take a dip after leaving New England, but expect him to still be heavily involved in Tennessee’s offense as a pass-catching complement to the bruising Henry.